If you like the touch screen throttle and control then the z21 is the right choice for you. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. John runs through the main basic features of this wireless dcc control system, which allows a tablet, ipad, smartphone etc to control the layout. I started the dcc period with a rocofleschmann multimaus and the basic station and it was perfect for the begining but i wanted more very fast. Roco z21 questions model railroader magazine model. Home roco z21 dcc the ultimate dcc wireless controller. Sep 04, 2016 a tutorial into the basics of dcc layout control using itrain and the roco z21 departure boards. As a layout gets larger, setting up shortcircuit protected power districts becomes more important. There is a wealth of information available about digital command control dcc in hard copy books, soft copy the internet and oral word of mouth. A very good but also very expensive model railway control roco z21 and the xpressnet gave me the idea to develop a own central station. Dcc accessory and servo decoders are available on the market to decode the dcc data and to act on it if the command was meant for their address. Control your layout using your own smartphone or tablet. Software and sound of the zimo sound decoders can be comfortably updated with the z21 with your smartphone.
May 06, 2018 the video shows the steps needed to connect your pc and smartphone tablet to the wifi router that is built in the dr5000. It is well suited for users who are looking for an easy to use program that covers reliably the standard tasks of model railroad control, such as switchboard operation, routes, block securing, hidden yard control or. So i switched to a z21 white station which allows me to use any phone or tablet or even the pc as a controller. Control your digital model railway layout from your phone, ipad or android device. Model railway control made easy the latest generation of multiprotocol command station is the ideal control system for locomotives with dcc or motorola decoders and the perfect control for all digital components. The latest generation of multiprotocol command station is the ideal control system for locomotives with dcc or motorola decoders and the perfect control for all digital components. We also support nondcc layout if there is a way to make a computer communicate with a given piece of model railroad equipment, it is possible to connect it. Out of the box, the z21 is an easytouse, plugandplay digital command control dcc system thats simple enough for a beginner, yet has a host of advanced features that will satisfy more experienced dcc users. Intuitive operating concept for beginners and pros, control of the model railway locomotives through virtual, photorealistic drivers cabs of different types of vehicles. This functionality is provided by the 11 pin lmd18200 hbridge. Atrack is a program originally developed for the aged but venerable atari xlxe range of computers which implements the digital command control dcc system for the operation of model railroads.
That app interface looks a lot like identical from what i. Roco 10822 z21 digital system for usa digital command control. Once only available in certain starter sets, fleischmannroco now offers an updated standalone version of its z21 digital control center. Z21 digital controller downloads z21 control your dcc. With this app you can manage locomotive libraries, locomotives and locomotive functions, program digital components and of course control all locomotives with dcc or motoroladecoder, as easy and convenient as is only possible with touchtechnology. The center connects the system and the digital locomotives via wifi using a smartphone or tablet pc and the control apps installed there, either one of our digital. I decided to update to a roco z21 about 4 years ago and continue to use all the lenz components as before, everything works flawlessly. Atrack for windows atrack is a powerful free extension to complement the facilities of your nce corporation power cab or power pro digital command control system and to assist you in running your roster of locomotives on your model railroad atrack allows you to store full details of all of your locomotives and accessory turnout decoders, with all of their dcc configuration parameters. The z21 mobile app is a universal control software for android and iosbased smartphones and tablet pcs. Z21, the dcc model railway controller for the digital future. Tonys off the cuff digital command control dcc comparison.
The z21 is a superb system, it enables a full range of fine tuning, i must say just walking in and hooking up to a controller with my iphone was great. Off the cuff digital command control dcc comparison. The selfconstruction central station should also have a network interface for app and pc control, xpressnet, s88 and loconet so it will be equal or even more powerful then the original. With this app, you can control all locomotives with dcc or motorola decoders and program loco libraries, entire locomotives, loco functions and digital components. The new z21 app from fleischmann and roco optimising and updating the tried and trusted z21 app gives you the benefit of a whole range of new, highly desirable functions and options that you can use to experience your digital model railway in even greater exciting detail. Digital driving enjoyment begins with the z21 digital control centre. With this app you can manage locomotive libraries, locomotives and locomotive functions, program digital components and of course control all locomotives with dcc or. This way your digital locomotives are always at the latest top level at all times. To mark deschane, its the free application software app thats. Bei anregungen, problemen schreiben sie bitte eine email. How to set up and use the roco fleischmann z21 dcc system. In previous posts, i showed how to connect to, and receive locomotive status messages from the roco z21 dcc command station, using python.
If you are just getting started with dcc software, we suggest that you read connecting your computer to dcc article to give you some background on the use of computers with digital command control. In this post we will send controlling commands to a locomotive. Z21 control system for use operating dccequipped locomotives on an ho scale layout. Apr 02, 2020 z21 is a complete plug and play system and consists of. Since dcc is digital by nature, its easy to have computers control, or monitor, your layout. Aug 03, 2019 itrain automated model trains layout control software with dcc system.
It has now been fully converted to run under any version of windows from xp upwards. You can extend your z21 digital control center easily due. The main interface with the system is the z21 app thats available for free at the. Welcome to dcc train automation the first stop on your journey to model railway digital control solutions. Z21 dcc controller overview railway modellers club. Roco 51293 z21 start set digital model railway control system dcc command station us power supply.
The z21 is also easily expandable via multiple connections that support various command bus protocols. The model railway control system z21 is a development of the innovation leaders fleischmann and roco. This device is frequently used to power dc motors as it contains the electronic equivalent of a double pole, double throw toggle switch. I used a lenz100 for many years with computer control, train controller software and fully automatic operation using all lenz components including lenz reverse modules, point decoders etc. Introduction i have been experimenting with using the arduino to receive dcc commands in order to use small dedicated dcc decoders to operate animations and other nonlocomotive things on my modular layout thanks to a posting by geoff bunza on the mrh forum. Roco 10822 digital control center z21 dccmarklin usa 120v wifi free app.
Jmri supports a wide range of dcc command stationstyle products from various model railroad automation vendors. The z21 offers both train and layout control via a touch screen. It is well suited for users who are looking for an easy to use program that covers reliably the standard tasks of model railroad control, such as switchboard operation, routes, block securing, hidden yard control or shuttle trains. These are both for driving and for using the special. Modern model railroads are digital controlled, using the digital command control dcc protocol, whereby data is embedded in the ac voltage that is put on the track to drive the trains. Traincontroller bronze offers a costeffective entry into model railroad computer control. The z21 digital control center connects your model railway system, your digital locomotives and wagons via wifi to your tablet, smartphone or the z21 wlanmaus. Roco model train digital control devices for sale shop with. Z21 is a complete plug and play system and consists of. You can configure inside the arduino sketch the interfaces and build up just the hardware you wanna use.
And it is precisely this translation process that is not standardised. Please do not interrupt the update process by disconnecting the multimaus, the z21, the multizentralepro, or any other connected devices. Wireless control via tablet, smartphone and z21 wlanmaus powerful management of even larger vehicle fleets up to 9,999 loco addresses and 2044 turnout addresses open multiprotocol control centre for dcc and motorola formats. Select your locos on sight rather than needing to remember address numbers. So far our experience with this product is good its not perfect what is. Z21 brochure click here anglicised version of german language z21 leaflet click here for z21 app downloads click here. Here you will find our latest product documentation for free download.
Controlling a loc using the roco z21 and python marcels. Products control digital control devices 10820 z21 digital control center. Roco model train digital control devices for sale shop. Z21 updater app einfaches updaten ihrer z21 mit smartphone oder tablet. Loco and function control was easy, and using the finger slide control allowed fine control of acceleration and deceleration.
Since this is designed to be a standalone dcc controller power needs to be added to the dcc signals created by the arduino. While it is still evolving towards a really complete system, we also enjoy using the roco z21 which is a smartphone or padbased dcc system with great potential. This application allows you to always keep your z21, as well as smart rail, z21 multimaus and z21 detector up to date. Apr 02, 2020 dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. Zephyr from digitrax this is a small step up in cost. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Roco fleischmann z21 black 10822 dcc command station.
With a simple touch of the screen with your finger you can control all digital components. Multiuse arduino model railroad digital central station with wifi, lan, xpressnet, loconet, s88 and a internal booster. Jun 26, 2015 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Wireless control via tablet, smartphone and z21 wlanmaus. The center connects the system and the digital locomotives via wifi using a smartphone or tablet pc and the control apps installed there, either one of our digital cabs or z21 mobile app. We join john warner now, for a overview look at the roco z21 dcc control system. I recomend the z21 if the layout operators have smartphones or tablets nearby all the time. The z21 is nothing but a dcc station that you can communicate with via a dedicated wlan network using a standard router and whatever device with the appropriate software. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. It is completely compatible to previous systems with all multimaus models and to the lokmaus 2 and features three standard multimaus ports. This is where all the elements of your model railway system are brought together, whether its a standard handheld controller or modern touch operation via an app. These digital command control dcc boosters from fleischmannroco make it easy to expand the firms z21 digital system. Dcc accessory and servo decoders are available on the market. Digikeijs dr5000 03 connect phone tablet to wifi and use.
My intention was to reduce the hardware orand replace it with software. No additional networking knowledge is needed for this. These short articles have been drawn from all three sources and hope, fairly briefly, to provide a little. A tutorial into the basics of dcc layout control using itrain and the roco z21 departure boards. Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs. Roco z21 dcc discussion topics not questions rmweb. Traincontroller supports all major digital systems please refer also to our information about officially supported systems and devices. The zephyr is a stationary dcc system that has a network connection. In technical terms, the turnout address shown to the user on the dcc control centre is first translated into a combination of module address and port address and then output to the track. Once the wifi link is established, we can enter the ip address of the dr5000 in the z21 app settings and it should connect. The latest generation of multiprotocol command station is the ideal control system for locomotives with dcc or motorola decoders and. Switching from lenz to roco z21with computer control dcc. Here i will describe the build up of the z21 dcc central station on the base platform of the arduino arduino mega buy it on aliexpress for about 8.
The rocomotion software or the trainprogrammer should not be started, they should rather run in offline mode. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. May 06, 2019 modern model railroads are digital controlled, using the digital command control dcc protocol, whereby data is embedded in the ac voltage that is put on the track to drive the trains. Get the best deals on roco model train digital control devices. The z21 switch decoder is an allpurpose dcc switch decoder with 16 individu. The selfconstruction central station should also have a network interface for app and pc control, xpressnet, s88 and loconet so it will be equal or even more powerful then the original roco z21. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading.
Oct 03, 2018 download arduino z21 dcc zentrale for free. All your inputs are translated as control commands for locos and turnouts, and output to the track. You can extend your z21 digital control center easily due to the large number of interfaces. Please refer also to our note about all references and links to third party web sites the following systems in alphabetical order and without claim of completeness can be used with traincontroller. For all dcc, selectrix and loconet compatible decoder and devices. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains lenz. Z21 dcc the ultimate dcc wireless controller aurora trains. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. When i first loaded the software, the z21 throttle operated but. Get project updates, sponsored content from our select partners, and more. In that article geoff describes how one can build a small decoder that can be used to trigger up to 17 discrete events. Roco 51293 z21 start set digital model railway control. Rocomotion is not only software, but actually a unique and complete set.
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